blunt
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3.8
- adjective
- /blʌnt/
- Some of them, to be blunt, think wealth is bad, especially for poor people.
- blunt language
- blunt statement
- in blunt terms
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Watch on YouTubeThey were very blunt, very clear, very kind.
- They were very blunt, very clear, very kind.
- They're pretty blunt, which I appreciate it.
- I can't be more blunt and obvious actually about this.
- Now, that may say a lot about his childhood, but to be blunt, I couldn't give a fuck.
- But let me make a very, very, very blunt statement.
- These questions and similarly blunt follow-ups again and again and again.
- And I think that allowed me to say pretty blunt things about the ways in which we fail.
- No, to another example is people who are blunt.
- So that's surprisingly toxic is when he's too blunt.
- But with regards to to Gaza, we have to be very blunt here.
- I feel like I can ask you quite like I'll always be kind of blunt, but there's certain lines I would.
- I Once Upon a time, I was that guy who was so blatantly blunt.
- Yeah, it's an interesting thing because I'm very blunt.
- Yes, I know other companies punt the question too, but why aren't we just blunt?
Examples
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Betty finally broke the silence, in a voice so blunt that there was no mistaking her feeling.
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Sorry to be blunt team, but yeah, what we're doing is super dangerous.
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And I think that allowed me to say pretty blunt things about the ways in which we fail.
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I think about it because I do know that I tend to be very blunt and direct with my communication.
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Well, I'm gonna be blunt here.
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Robert Wright presented this in a very blunt way, but I think his quote is quite moving.
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Sorry, I didn't mean to be so blunt about it.
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I've got to be very blunt about this.
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So it was interesting that the psychologist said to be as blunt and forthright as you could.
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He appreciated her honesty, even if it was a bit blunt at times.
Synonyms
296
2.8
Unkind and too strict in what someone says or does to others
194
3.5
Honest and clear in speech or action
106
3.4
Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings
85
4.2
Harsh critical words or actions that hurt others
83
4.6
Open and honest, telling the truth even when it is hard
80
4.2
To speak freely and directly about opinions or feelings
45
2.0
Said in a simple, direct way without hiding the truth
43
3.6
Someone who is honest and direct, not hiding anything
30
5.5
Being direct and honest when talking or acting
26
4.1
Very direct and harsh in a way that can hurt people
23
5.6
Abrupt and rude in speech or behavior
20
6.5
Showing little concern for other people's feelings
18
6.7
Being short and rude in the way someone speaks
15
8.4
Very bold and rude in a way that forces people to notice
12
3.9
Plain and direct without gentle words
11
7.0
Using few words and sounding unfriendly or abrupt
10
5.6
Direct and blunt without trying to hide the truth
9
7.2
Using very few words in a way that seems rude
7
7.7
Rude and very short when speaking or acting
3
6.7
A sharp, biting remark that hurts or criticizes
2
4.3
Speaking simply and honestly without hiding meaning
2
7.1
Saying harsh words to criticize someone or something
1
6.3
Someone who speaks clearly and honestly without hiding things
1
6.4
To speak in a rough, low voice that sounds unfriendly
1
7.4
A little rude and short in the way someone speaks
1
7.1
Speaking in a direct and open way without hiding opinions
1
7.5
A person who speaks in a rude, harsh way
Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
49
5.3
Injury caused by a hard hit that does not make a cut, often in car crashes
- Australian
A small upright shrub from Australia and Tasmania with fragrant white flowers
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Blunt: The adjective blunt for speech grew from the idea of being 'not sharp' — a blunt remark does not cut carefully but hits directly, which is why it sounds plain or sometimes rude.